George Wilson
September 3, 1925 ~ November 5, 2012
George Richard Wilson, 87, of Huron and formerly of Miller, passed away Monday, November 5, 2012 at Bethany Lutheran Home in Sioux Falls.
Funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m. Burial followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller with military honors.
George was born at home on a farm south of Ree Heights to John and Gladys (Howard) Wilson on September 3, 1925. George was drafted out of St. Lawrence High School to serve in World War II. While serving, George was shot in cross fire and lost his left arm just months before the war was over. He received a Purple Heart and several other medals while serving his country. George returned to Miller, married Mary Jean Daley and they raised three children until her death in 1955. In 1957, George married Mary Jane Gabriel and together they had five more children and were married for 55 years.
While in Miller, George worked as Register of Deeds and Hand County Treasurer. He also farmed off and on for many years. In 1969, the family moved to Huron. In April of this year, George and Mary Jane moved to Sioux Falls while Mary Jane sought medical care.
George is survived by his eight children: Dick (Sharon) Wilson of Sioux Falls, Diane (Kurt) Enget of Sioux Falls, David (Gail) Wilson of Scottsdale, AZ, Deb Hart of Huron, Tim (Cheryl) Wilson of Sioux Falls, Rod (Michelle) Wilson of Sioux Falls, Randy Wilson of Sioux Falls, and Georgene (Mike) Becker of Sioux Falls; 26 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Joann (Richard) Kruger of Groton, SD; 3 sisters-in-law: Rita Rudloff of Huron, Gloria Clarke of Ottertail, MN and Susan Rasmussen of Kauhauna, WI, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
George is preceded in death by two spouses, Mary Jean Wilson and Mary Jane Wilson; brothers: Marvin Wilson and Howard Wilson; sister, Dorothy Nolz and parents, John and Gladys Wilson.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with George’s arrangements.
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George is leaving behind a thousand moments, that will live in your hearts-forever!
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Deb and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. Parents always hold a special spot in the hearts of thier children and hoping that the memories will help dull the pain you feel today. God Bless!!
I am so sorry to hear that George passed away. I volunteer at Bethany, so I would always see George when he would come out for bingo. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. George will be missed by all of us.
To George’s famliy: thanks for allowing George to beomce part of our Bethany Home family. We truly enjoyed and loved him. He will be missed. Also thank you for allowing me to share a brief bedside service in honor of George and in celebrating our Christian faith. May God’s gentle and hopeful spirit be with you all. Bethany Chaplain, Dennis.
Dick and Sharon and the Wilson families,
I was so sorry to hear that George passed away. May the good Lord heal your hearts and bless you all.
George was mom’s cousin. As a child I remember a large family gathering at the Old Miller Train Depot awaiting his return from the war. It seemed to me to be late at night and cold. He was an honored veteran in our town.
We regret we did not hear about the news of the loss of George. I had many fond memories of your father, and think of the times spent with Dick, Diane and David. We will continue to pray that in your loss is God’s gain and the reuniting of George and his loved ones. Terry and Marcia Winegar
Merry Christmas George! Miss going home for Christmas and having a big celebration. Seeing everyone so happy! I Miss You! 😍